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Inventory number: FT 191-2
The tapestry decoration of this fragment comprises red swirls of foliated scrolls, in the centre of which are multi-petalled ecru flowers outlined in flying thread.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
5th - 7th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 7 cm, weft: 26 cm
Comparisons:
Deutsches Textilmuseum, inv. 00035.
Abegg-Stiftung, inv. 814 (tie-dye) .
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Woollen tapestry inwoven in linen
I. Ground weave
(small fragment)
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S
Weft:
natural-coloured linen S
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
linen S
Weft:
red wool Z: 45/cm; natural-coloured linen S: 44/cm
Weave:
extended tabby 2/3
Ribs per cm:
8-9
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft, flying thread brocading
Dyes analysed:
weft thread: red Z wool: madder